What does it mean if white blood cells are high with CMML-1?
High white blood cell counts in CMML-1 can indicate that your condition is behaving more like a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN). About half of people with CMML have a subtype called MP-CMML, which comes with elevated white blood cell levels.
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What does it mean if white blood cells are high with CMML-1?
High white blood cell counts in CMML-1 can indicate that your condition is behaving more like a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN). About half of people with CMML have a subtype called MP-CMML, which comes with elevated white blood cell levels.
This is different from the other subtype (MD-CMML), where white blood cell counts are typically low or normal at diagnosis. Understanding which subtype you have helps your doctor determine your prognosis and which treatments may work best for you.
Even though white blood cell counts are high, these cells don't function properly. They're abnormal and can't fight infections the way healthy white blood cells do, which means you may still be at increased risk for infections despite the elevated counts.
High white blood cell levels can also cause symptoms like:
* Enlarged spleen
* Enlarged liver
* Feeling full quickly when eating
* Night sweats
* Bone pain
* Fatigue
* Weight loss
Your doctor will monitor your blood counts regularly and may recommend treatments to help manage these elevated levels.
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